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An earthquake below the surface of the ocean causes formation of a giant wave known as a?
It is a tsunami
What is the name for the giant monolith in the center of australia?
The formation is known by its indigenous name of Uluru. It is also known by its European name of Ayers Rock.
What is a tidal wave caused by a earthquake?
This is known as a tsunami.
The degree to which people feel an earthquake and the amount of damage it causes is called?
The degree to which people feel an earthquake is called its intensity, while the amount of damage it causes is known as its magnitude. Intensity is based on human observations and perception, whereas magnitude is measured by seismographs and represents the energy released by the earthquake.
Which natural disaster is caused by undersea earthquakes?
Normally undersea earthquakes causes giant waves, known as TSUNAMIS.
What is centre of earthquake?
The center of an earthquake is known as its epicenter.
What is the Japanese legend held that earthquake were caused by a giant one of these swimming below the surface?
In Japanese legend, earthquakes are attributed to a giant catfish known as "Namazu." According to the myth, Namazu resides beneath the earth and causes tremors by thrashing about. The deity Kashima is said to control Namazu by placing a stone on its head to prevent it from moving, thus maintaining stability. When the stone is removed, Namazu's movements result in earthquakes.
What is an earthquake referred as?
An earthquake is also known as a quake, tremor or temblor. =)
The Giant's Causeway is what type of rock formation?
the giant's causeway is a bundle of rocks in Ireland formed by erupting volcanoes The Giant's causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt pillars. It is located off the North East coast of Ireland. The Giant's Causeway was named the 4th wonder in the United Kingdom. The formation was the result of a volcanic eruption. Each Pillar is of a hexagonal shape, and the form steps all up and down along the land mass. It really is a puzzling sight. For Pictures and more info see the link below.
When plates move apart it is known as what?
it is known as a earthquake
Where was the biggest earthquake in 1999?
The most devastating earthquake of 1999 was in Taiwan. It is also known as the Jiji Earthquake. The earthquake reached a magnitude of 7.6.
What is the degree to which people feel an earthquake and how much damage it cause called?
The degree to which people feel an earthquake is referred to as its intensity, typically measured using the Modified Mercalli Scale. The amount of damage an earthquake causes is known as its magnitude, often measured using the Richter Scale or moment magnitude scale.
